ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Consult with participants to determine needs.

1.1 Identify participant needs and aims.

1.2 Identify sources of information and collect relevant information required to plan a session.

1.3 Confirm information is up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive.

1.4 Conduct relevant tests and assessments to determine the condition of the participants in consultation with relevant support personnel as required.

1.5 Assess the likely demands of the session on the participants.

1.6 Advise participants of any reasons why they should not participate in a given session.

1.7 Refer participants with specific requirements to an appropriate person or agency.

2. Develop a session.

2.1 Identify support personnel required for the session.

2.2 Identify appropriate tasks and activities according to session aims, participant needs and abilities, and available resources.

2.3 Design a session plan to meet the identified needs, abilities and risk factors of participants.

2.4 Identify external factors which may disrupt or influence the delivery, value and outcome of the session.

2.5 Confirm session plan meets requirements for acceptable levels of supervision.

2.6 Seek agreement on the plan with staff, participants and organisations as required.

3. Prepare resources for the session.

3.1 Identify and organise a venue appropriate for the session, participant needs and their abilities.

3.2 Identify and check availability of equipment appropriate for the session and participant needs and abilities.

3.3 Confirm availability of resources with appropriate staff, support personnel, organisations and participants.

3.4 Organise and brief support personnel.

3.5 Check equipment for damage or deterioration and report as required to supervisor.

3.6 Issue or set up equipment as required and provide assistance with fitting where necessary.

3.7 Modify or condition equipment for use by different participant groups.

4. Conduct the session.

4.1 Inform participants of session aims and objectives.

4.2 Demonstrate safe and appropriate warm-up techniques to participants, relevant to the proposed session.

4.3 Communicate instructions and information in a manner suitable to participants.

4.4 Demonstrate techniques for using equipment.

4.5 Provide positive feedback to enhance participant motivation and self-esteem.

4.6 Monitor factors that may affect the performance and safety of the group or individual.

4.7 Modify session as required.

5. Conclude the session.

5.1 Cool-down participants through safe and appropriate exercises.

5.2 Check equipment for damage and wear at the end of the session and report to supervisor.

5.3 Report missing equipment to supervisor.

5.4 Carry out minor repairs, as appropriate within own job role and responsibility to acceptable standards.

5.5 Leave facility or venue in a condition suitable for future use.

6. Evaluate the session.

6.1 Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants and other staff.

6.2 Evaluate all relevant components of the program according to evaluation criteria and record outcomes.

6.3 Identify potential areas of improvement of future sessions.

6.4 Review own performance and identify potential improvements.